To help us steadily grow throughout Elul, we begin a short daily study of Ramchal's Mesillas Yesharim.

Chapter One of Dialogue Edition, "איש חכם היה": bit.ly/mesillas-intro-dialogue

For the complete Dialogue edition of Mesillas Yesharim, see: https://www.myseferstore.com/complete-mesilat-yesharim.html

Join us as we tackle the bold question of chochmah chitzonis: worldly wisdom and its place in a life of Torah. We uncover a rich and sometimes surprising conversation about how worldly wisdom can illuminate Torah, deepen avodah, and even open doors to higher levels of understanding — and also, where it must be kept at bay. From Chazal and the Rambam to the Ramchal and the Vilna Gaon's Messianic vision, this series is a provocative, thought-shaping journey into one of the most debated frontiers of Jewish thought.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 177-187: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/worldly-wisdoms⁠⁠⁠⁠

To help us steadily grow throughout Elul, we begin a short daily study of Ramchal's Mesillas Yesharim.

History of Mesillas Yesharim: https://bit.ly/mesillas-history

Handwritten and signed letter of the Ramchal to his Rebbi: https://www.genazym.com/auction/607-genazym-8-prime-en/lot-52-9/

Join us as we tackle the bold question of chochmah chitzonis: worldly wisdom and its place in a life of Torah. We uncover a rich and sometimes surprising conversation about how worldly wisdom can illuminate Torah, deepen avodah, and even open doors to higher levels of understanding — and also, where it must be kept at bay. From Chazal and the Rambam to the Ramchal and the Vilna Gaon's Messianic vision, this series is a provocative, thought-shaping journey into one of the most debated frontiers of Jewish thought.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 177-187: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/worldly-wisdoms⁠⁠⁠

To help us steadily grow throughout Elul, we begin a short daily study of Ramchal's Mesillas Yesharim.

Timeline of Ramchal's life: https://bit.ly/ramchal-life

History of Mesillas Yesharim: ⁠https://bit.ly/mesillas-history⁠

Handwritten and signed letter of the Ramchal to his Rebbi: ⁠https://www.genazym.com/auction/607-genazym-8-prime-en/lot-52-9/⁠

Ramchal's Plays: https://bit.ly/ramchal-plays

Join us as we tackle the bold question of chochmah chitzonis: worldly wisdom and its place in a life of Torah. We uncover a rich and sometimes surprising conversation about how worldly wisdom can illuminate Torah, deepen avodah, and even open doors to higher levels of understanding — and also, where it must be kept at bay. From Chazal and the Rambam to the Ramchal and the Vilna Gaon's Messianic vision, this series is a provocative, thought-shaping journey into one of the most debated frontiers of Jewish thought.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 177-187: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/worldly-wisdoms⁠⁠

Join us as we tackle the bold question of chochmah chitzonis: worldly wisdom and its place in a life of Torah. We uncover a rich and sometimes surprising conversation about how worldly wisdom can illuminate Torah, deepen avodah, and even open doors to higher levels of understanding — and also, where it must be kept at bay. From Chazal and the Rambam to the Ramchal and the Vilna Gaon's Messianic vision, this series is a provocative, thought-shaping journey into one of the most debated frontiers of Jewish thought.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 177-187: ⁠https://bit.ly/worldly-wisdoms⁠

Join us as we tackle the bold question of chochmah chitzonis: worldly wisdom and its place in a life of Torah. We uncover a rich and sometimes surprising conversation about how worldly wisdom can illuminate Torah, deepen avodah, and even open doors to higher levels of understanding — and also, where it must be kept at bay. From Chazal and the Rambam to the Ramchal and the Vilna Gaon's Messianic vision, this series is a provocative, thought-shaping journey into one of the most debated frontiers of Jewish thought.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 177-187: https://bit.ly/worldly-wisdoms

This week, we’re exploring what it means to prepare for Shabbos all week long — not just practically, but as an ongoing pilgrimage. We discuss how the days of the week build toward Shabbos, how our mindset and deeds throughout the week shape our experience of kedushah, and why longing for Shabbos is itself a form of avodah. With guidance from the Gemara, the Rambam, Chassidus, and more, we’ll uncover how Shabbos can become not just a day of rest, but the anchor of our entire week.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 174-176: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/prepare-shabbos⁠⁠

This week, we’re exploring what it means to prepare for Shabbos all week long — not just practically, but as an ongoing pilgrimage. We discuss how the days of the week build toward Shabbos, how our mindset and deeds throughout the week shape our experience of kedushah, and why longing for Shabbos is itself a form of avodah. With guidance from the Gemara, the Rambam, Chassidus, and more, we’ll uncover how Shabbos can become not just a day of rest, but the anchor of our entire week.

This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.

Source sheets for Shiurim 174-176: ⁠https://bit.ly/prepare-shabbos⁠